Would you date or marry someone who didn't share your political views?

[coachTanthony]

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Yes. Love Conquers All.

Hell NO

see poll ( I love you no matter what Coach T )

[Smoke-n-Growls]

No.

Personally, political views are an easy way for me to sort through incompatibilities.

If someone is a "centrist" or further right, I know I have irreconcilable differences.

I am queer. I am openly out and not interested in having to explain myself. Someone centrist or more right is going to be irreconcilably opposed to me as an existence. They may try to say they're not, but they are. They wouldn't be a centrist or further right if they really did believe in protecting, allying, and fighting for the rights of people like me.

Likewise, I'm a blatant Marxist. And I love talking shop. It'd be horrible for anyone not Left to talk to me. They'd have a really boring or enraging time, and they don't need that. They want love and should find it. Just not with me, lol.

Finally, I'm staunchly anti-religion. Most Conservatives where I live are religious. Being against dating righties makes it easier to filter out religious fruitcakes. If someone's a Leftist and religious, depending on the religion and how they practice, it can still work. It's just my preference to date a witch or agnostic.

I also am looking for a partner who can live alongside me. I fight enough in my day to day life. I want to be able to come home to someone I know is on my side.

So, yeah, Righties need not apply. I'll be friends maybe, but nothing more.

[JDavid25]

"They wouldn't be a centrist or further right if they really did believe in protecting, allying, and fighting for the rights of people like me."

You do realize there's gay conservatives right? Or that a lot supported gay marriage.. Also, I highly doubt anybody right or left wants to take away your rights.. You sound more intolerant than the side you are accusing it of.

[Smoke-n-Growls]

Lol, you're very stupid and probably very conservative given your lack of awareness. Only a conservative or a centrist could be so willfully ignorant.

You got really triggered being called a white boy, didn't you?

Have fun, boy~~~

[JDavid25]

I felt bad for my initial response because I fully read your answer and it was actually kinda sensible.. But with your response to me, yeah I take it back.. 😂😂.. Also the left does want to take away rights.. So I was wrong about that.. And Funny you talk about willful ignorance considering the left turns a blind eye to so many terrible things that goes on its not even funny.. 😏..

And IDC that you called mistook me for a "White" boy.. It got you silent after you saw that I wasn't.. 😎👉..

[midnightmoon05]

Yes and I did marry one. He was bothered that I am not religious. He tried to label me to see what P. Party I support.
I avoid religious and political topics when dating.
however, at the end even after he tried to reject me because I am not religious. I taught him the importance of respecting/accepting each other’s view and put love above any difference we may have.
it took some time…he learned that the divides/extreme views has caused relationships breakdown for many.
here…6 years later…he is more opened minded as well as avoiding his old friends when they get into heated up Political topics.
Most Americans spend way too much time talking about politics.
Relax, love each other people.!! When people waste their time dealing with nonsense … they forget about their own importance.

[Chazmatazz269]

There have to be some differences of opinion and interests or a relationship gets boring very quickly. I don’t think i could tolerate being around an extremist from either side for very long though. That aside, as long as a person can discuss and debate rationally, applying facts over rhetoric and emotion, then i can have a reasonable discourse with anyone. Barring any language barriers. It also depends on how passionate they are. If they want to spar about sociopolitical issues constantly, i’m out. Especially if they want to rehash conversations we’ve already had. I have too many other interests to let politics dominate my life like that.

[Zeus_66]

Opposing views is fine, contingent upon two vital things: Maturity and personality

What makes a relationship great is difference. What comes along with that must be respect. And you can't balance any of it without maturity.

As far as personality goes, they can have the same or opposing views. But if they are dull or lack true character, doesn't matter. However, if their personality is full of energy and life, it makes a huge difference in understanding, accepting, and quite frankly enjoying said differences.

[Pinay_ako]

It’s like religion. Super touchy subject. I can’t be with someone who’s views are just crazy that I can’t stomach. Regardless what it is.

[OlderAndWiser]

I am moderately conservative and I dated a moderately liberal woman for two years. If the relationship had worked, I would have married her.

[tweety487]

Why didn’t the relationship work?

[OlderAndWiser]

@tweety487 I was in love with her and she was only in like with me.

[tweety487]

Yuck 🤢 to that and are you still single?

[OlderAndWiser]

@tweety487 I sarted dating my current girlfriend in December 2020 and we have been living together for the past year, but not married.

[tweety487]

I’m a USAF girl and would you like to be friends?

[OlderAndWiser]

@tweety487 I just followed you. Feel free to DM me and talk about whatever you would like to discuss.

[tweety487]

I’m new to this app and it’s still complicating.

[tweety487]

I can’t send messages and so there’s no means texting you. We can go de google chat.

[AmandaYVR]

As long as they don't worship Trump.

[Midnight_Kiss]

Yes, as long as they weren't one of those people who constantly go off self righteous political rants, trying to convince everyone and their grandmother that their views and opinions are right and only theirs (let's face they're more annoying than Jehovah's witnesses) also I'm on the fence, my political preference can change with the wind depending on who is the leader of the party and what their mandade is.

I also find having a little political debate with my friends once every blue moon can be quite refreshing as we all fall argue the toss about our differing opinions and then go down pub and get over.

[Metelda]

political ideologies are different and its a very personal opinion. I dont think u should restrict urself from dating someone just because you have different political bodies its simply immature. if u guys dont have common opinions over a topic simply avoid that topic as a matter of discussion. lol there are so many topics to talk about in this world. u can talk about career and business or ur goals..

[JDavid25]

Most definitely!

[Lliam]

No. Political partisanship/loyalty is stupid and I wouldn't marry a stupid person who believes what politicians and mainstream media have to say. Even identifying with labels like Democrat, Republican, liberal or conservative is stupid.

That doesn't mean a person is centrist, apolitical, or apathetic. It just means that they don't play the game that the "leaders" have created to deceive and divide people.

I want someone who is open minded, inquisitive, informed and non-ideological, who forms opinions based on fact and logic, and who is capable of revising or changing their opinions as more information becomes available.

[SaoirseS]

When I was dating, there were two ways a guy could go from hero to zero in an instant: drone on incessantly about politics, or try shoving their religion down my throat. I don't really care to make either topic a point of discussion. Where politics are concerned, take it to the ballot box. Where religion is concerned, take it to your place of worship.

[Anonymous]

yes. also, i don't talk politics, regardless of who i support. it's best to keep those things off the table. too much backlash and horrible opinions. i truly do not care who you support politically, and you shouldn't care who i support. politics spread hate and tear people apart.

[Adronicus]

I wouldn't date anyone dumb enough to fall prey to us vs them mentality. I'm of the belief that politiks is devisive by nature, creates an us vs them mentality that mostly ensures we all remain powerless. I believe behind the scenes it's a work.

[Guy13]

Destined for failure if not same political viewpoint.

[coachTanthony]

In 2022 I agree.

[YourNightOwl]

I agree. Politics can be a supercharged topic and having someone around that drinks the kool-aide of the opposite Political view is like having the news blasting in the background and constantly reminding you about the idiots in Washington.

[slatyb]

On what issue? I wouldn’t date someone who believed 2020 election was stolen, that the Covid vaccine was dangerous in some way, that global warming is either not happening or is not caused by burning fossil fuels, or other counterfactual claims of today’s Republicans.

[SkyeSymes]

only if they had no political views i honestly couldn't care less what some old farts waffle on about half of what they say don't even happen the other half is way below the standards they make people believe couldn't imagine being with someone who is even interested in the rubbish.

My opinion anyways aha

[NathanDavis]

Yes, I have... (girlfriends)

we were not politically affiliated to any party though, but we had some different views on certain matters, and that was never an issue at all

[NewsReader]

Not these days. Politics has turned into a big and sensitive subject like never before. I read a lot about politics. I think it's unhealthy but it's interesting to me. If she has opposing views then I would not be able to handle it. It's not like politics is the most important factor. Definitely not. But it does make a difference. If she is anywhere to the left of center then I am not gonna get into a relationship with her. We can be friends, but nothing more.

[mermaidcancermoon]

I chose no, only because when it comes to parenting and long term pursuits, id rather not get embarrassed by a partner who might turn radical and close minded.

Its an iffy subject because my lover and I have opposing views. Im not political and dont follow propaganda so i dont discuss it. he's a bit more staunch, could go sour if he turns oppressive one day.

[USLegionary]

Yes but generally most people's political views are generally the same regardless of right vs left, democrat vs republican.

Most people are conservative in some way and liberal in others believe in environmentalism, equal rights, religious freedom, low taxes etc

I'm more in the centre like most people so as long as they weren't extremists left or right it should be fine.

[jhl_x]

No. Even if I simply disregard ideological differences, in the future, conflicts regarding several subjects in life become inevitable, and I'd rather avoid the headache from the start. Also, I've had several bad experiences with people who are politically different than me, so I won't be with someone with such history and expect any miracles.

[normalice]

In theory. But there's a long distance between someone who doesn't share my views and someone who has the opposing (I won't say opposite) views. Indeed, i wouldn't necissarily have a problem with someone who has those opposing views - my problem, if any, would be with >why< they have them. And usually those opposing views are derived from insecurity. I can't date or marry a deeply insecure person, no.

[Kabluie]

I'm generally very good with differing views, there are several in my family and we've always gotten along. I like what Liz Cheney said during the hearings that puts this in better perspective than just political views. You can only be loyal to the constitution or Trump, but not both.

If they choose that guy, it's likely not going to work.

[JDavid25]

I can... As long as she is not a Leftist.. It's not so much the politics it's just that people have put their entire belief system into them.. It's the difference in worldviews that really is the problem.. I really don't want to date anybody that is into politics left or right.. I'm honestly tired of politics myself.. But, I could do as long as they are not a borderline lunatic..